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really, obama, the ball is in the republican's court. they may not like that. i think that is the truth. obama is in the driver's seat. >> chris: charles krauthammer i would love for you to react to that. he wants a big deal and comprehensive deal. i thought quite open about the idea he was willing to put entitlement and reform on the table. >> we said in the past he never proposed anything. perhaps he will do it. i don't know. i disagree with what check said about obama hamming the cards. obama is not running again. it's not going to help him if his popularity increases. he wrecks the american economy. by sending in to a recession by going over the cliff. it's terrible policy to do what would happen unless obama yids somewhat in his deman on the higher rates. we will have defense cuts and destroy the military and cause res ig neigh on principle and end us to recession and not solve the entitlement program. we have the worst economy. entitlement out of control and cuts in discretionary spending in defense and high taxes with stalled economy. is that how he want
really, obama, the ball is in the republican's court. they may not like that. i think that is the truth. obama is in the driver's seat. >> chris: charles krauthammer i would love for you to react to that. he wants a big deal and comprehensive deal. i thought quite open about the idea he was willing to put entitlement and reform on the table. >> we said in the past he never proposed anything. perhaps he will do it. i don't know. i disagree with what check said about obama hamming the...
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he gives president obama the upper hand. but robert friedman who negotiates mna deals says republicans stand to be the winners. thank you so much for joining us. robert, is it smart negotiating by president obama to now double the amount he wants to raise in tax revenue? is this a scare tactic? >> i think it's brilliant negotiation, really, maria. i think as far as the art of negotiation, which is the topic you introduce, i think there are two keys. one is, do you have leverage over the other side? here it's uncertain who has leverage over whom. if to you don't have leverage, the issue is you got to make the other guy feel good. one way to make the other side feel good is to think that -- is to make the other side think you're giving them something. president obama starting at $1.6 trillion, he's got a lot to give. he's got a lot to make the republicans feel to make john boehner feel that he has put a lot on the table, that he's given up a lot and you ought to be happy because i came down from $1.6 trillion to, let's say, $1
he gives president obama the upper hand. but robert friedman who negotiates mna deals says republicans stand to be the winners. thank you so much for joining us. robert, is it smart negotiating by president obama to now double the amount he wants to raise in tax revenue? is this a scare tactic? >> i think it's brilliant negotiation, really, maria. i think as far as the art of negotiation, which is the topic you introduce, i think there are two keys. one is, do you have leverage over the...
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this friday president obama will meet with democrats and republicans to talk about the fiscal cliff in their first face-to-face discussions since the election. in washington, danielle lee, nbc news. >>> one of the longest running daily newspapers is shutting down. the manassas news and messenger told its readers today it will print its final edition on december 30th. its website inside nova also will close. that paper traces its roots to a publication that began in 1869. >>> the stakes are going up at maryland's newest casino. table games will soon join the slot machines at maryland live. the casino could nearly double its staff. as chris gordon reports, it's not just gamblers who are welcoming the expansion. >> reporter: maryland live is a slots parlor. if players want blackjack, dice or roulette, they're offered on video games. >> i like the electronic game. it doesn't have an attitude. >> reporter: soon in addition, there will be a new sound here. 125 table games are coming with 24-hour-a-day gambling. maryland live is looking to hire 1,200 new employees. >> we already have about 1,
this friday president obama will meet with democrats and republicans to talk about the fiscal cliff in their first face-to-face discussions since the election. in washington, danielle lee, nbc news. >>> one of the longest running daily newspapers is shutting down. the manassas news and messenger told its readers today it will print its final edition on december 30th. its website inside nova also will close. that paper traces its roots to a publication that began in 1869. >>>...
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obama's proposal and the republican reaction. nancy. >> reporter: well, scott, the president argued today that the simplest thing congress could do to avert the fiscal cliff would be for the republican-led house to pass a wilextending those low bush-era tax rate where's everyone in the middle class, even as he and republicans continue to debate over tax cuts for the wellie. >> step number one that we can take in the next couple of weeks provide certainty to middle class families, 98% of families with make less than $250,000 per year, 90% of maul businesses that their taxes will not go up a single dime next year. give them that certainty right now. >> reporter: but republican house speaker john boehner has balked at that idea. it would take away most of his party's leverage in fiscal cliff negotiations. >> there are a lot of issues on the table that have to be resolved by the end of the year, and i think i've laid out a reasonable framework where both parties can work together, and i'm looking forward to going down to the white ho
obama's proposal and the republican reaction. nancy. >> reporter: well, scott, the president argued today that the simplest thing congress could do to avert the fiscal cliff would be for the republican-led house to pass a wilextending those low bush-era tax rate where's everyone in the middle class, even as he and republicans continue to debate over tax cuts for the wellie. >> step number one that we can take in the next couple of weeks provide certainty to middle class families,...
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neil: saying republicans ought to go along with the taxes for a few millionaires and take obama's offer. just talking with friend and our cocolleague fred barnes yesterd. i have not heard the offer from the obama administration, have you? >> no, but you don'bet against yourself. it is up to the president to lead, he has a do over now. there is a lot of doubt out there. it is up to president bush's offer on the table. if he acts in good faith the republicans have returned the good faith. the president had his chance, he couldn't close the deal with hs own party. lou: the man had a mandate with all these people giving up looking for work. 70.9 unemployment rate, that is a mandate? >> still the brightest spot in the economy. the only spot that has a better is canada. i come to america and it productivity. lou: doesn't it concern you? >> we're in a pennant society. >> i am still in the hope category. lou: as yo as to talk about whae doing in rejecti the european model, it is that statist model this administration seemto be embracing, i am sure that is a misinterpretation on my par thk you.
neil: saying republicans ought to go along with the taxes for a few millionaires and take obama's offer. just talking with friend and our cocolleague fred barnes yesterd. i have not heard the offer from the obama administration, have you? >> no, but you don'bet against yourself. it is up to the president to lead, he has a do over now. there is a lot of doubt out there. it is up to president bush's offer on the table. if he acts in good faith the republicans have returned the good faith....
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obama stopped short of saying flatly that it's a deal breaker if republicans insist on keeping tax rates for the rich where they are now. >> i'm less concerned about red lines, per se. what i'm concerned about is not finding ourselves in a situation where the wealthy aren't paying more or aren't paying as much they should. middle-class families, one way or another, are making up the difference. >> reporter: mr. obama also faced questions on the other major story in washington right now, the extra-marital affair that ended david petraeus' career as c.i.a. director. today, he said he's seen no evidence that national security was compromised. >> obviously, there's an ongoing investigation. i don't want to comment on the specifics of the investigation. the f.b.i. has its own protocols in terms of how they proceed. we are safer because of the work that dave petraeus has done. and my main hope right now is-- is that he and his family are able to move on and that this ends up being a single side note on what has otherwise been an extraordinary career. >> reporter: the president was pressed on w
obama stopped short of saying flatly that it's a deal breaker if republicans insist on keeping tax rates for the rich where they are now. >> i'm less concerned about red lines, per se. what i'm concerned about is not finding ourselves in a situation where the wealthy aren't paying more or aren't paying as much they should. middle-class families, one way or another, are making up the difference. >> reporter: mr. obama also faced questions on the other major story in washington right...
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conference, repeating their vow to stop president obama from nominating u.s. ambassador rice from becoming the next secretary of state. >> she has says this was not a pre-planned attack, why was that done? >> reporter: for weeks, the republicans have expressed their anger with rice, urging her to explain the appearances regarding the video and the protest over benghazi. >> this is in response to a hateful video. >> i have grave concerns. i would need to have clearances from ambassador rice before i could support her for any position. >> this president and this administration has either been guilty of coloal incompetent or engaged in a cover-up, neither of which are acceptable to the american people. >> reporter: also today, mueller and joyce briefed the top commanders on the scandal involving petraeus. the big expectation tonight is that petraeus himself will come forward to testify about the benghazi attack, not his own troubles, as early as tomorrow or friday. now there are some differences among republicans about what is the best way to get to the bottom of
conference, repeating their vow to stop president obama from nominating u.s. ambassador rice from becoming the next secretary of state. >> she has says this was not a pre-planned attack, why was that done? >> reporter: for weeks, the republicans have expressed their anger with rice, urging her to explain the appearances regarding the video and the protest over benghazi. >> this is in response to a hateful video. >> i have grave concerns. i would need to have clearances...
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obama-care that hit in on january 1. you already have a major increase on capital gains taxes. they are talking about increasing them even more. i think the republicans have to make the point we are doing enough damage as it is. let's try to save this economy, not hurt it. bill: if the president gets his way what happens to the economy. >> if the republicans were cynical they would let the president have his tax increases and let the economy go off a cliff like what's happening in europe and pick up the political pieces. but thankfully the house republicans don't want to let that happen. the president will learn even though he won the election, he's not the on one who makes decision in this country. bill: steve forbes in new york. so there is a wild car crash that was caught on camera. who police say was behind the wheel and what happened. look at this. we'll show you. bill: the battle over allen west's seat in congress is still not decided. he says he's filing complaints after votes apparently disappeared in a recount.
obama-care that hit in on january 1. you already have a major increase on capital gains taxes. they are talking about increasing them even more. i think the republicans have to make the point we are doing enough damage as it is. let's try to save this economy, not hurt it. bill: if the president gets his way what happens to the economy. >> if the republicans were cynical they would let the president have his tax increases and let the economy go off a cliff like what's happening in europe...
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republicans senator bob corker. sir, hope to talk to you again soon. jenna: now we move on to this fox news alert. we are awaiting president obama's first news conference in several months. so many things on the table, including the economy, of course. blooming fiscal cliff. the president laying down a hard line on what he wants to see when it comes to taxes. of course, the fallout from the terror attack in benghazi is on the docket. this affair also in smearing america's top general in afghanistan. a lot to talk about today. our senior white house when it affairs correspondent is at the white house. we were talking about the election and the economy last week. the president had hoped to devote this week to the economy. how had his plans changed a little bit? reporter: you are right. he had planned a series of meetings aimed at showcasing his reelection. upper income tax cuts, he met with labor leaders yesterday, business leaders he will meet with today after today's news conference, which will be his first since last march. it all leads up to friday's
republicans senator bob corker. sir, hope to talk to you again soon. jenna: now we move on to this fox news alert. we are awaiting president obama's first news conference in several months. so many things on the table, including the economy, of course. blooming fiscal cliff. the president laying down a hard line on what he wants to see when it comes to taxes. of course, the fallout from the terror attack in benghazi is on the docket. this affair also in smearing america's top general in...
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>> i think, in part, the president wants to get input from them, but mostly this is from obama to the ceos. he's trying to mobilize them and as nick calio just told sue, they can provide cover for republican members to go with the president. he's trying to orchestrate that. >> we'll try to grab some as they come out. john harwood, we'll let you get back into position. >>> breaking news now from michelle caruso-cabrera on the headline that the president may well be asked about in his upcoming news conference. >> wouldn't be surprised. in just the last you few minutes we've gotten unconfirmed reports out of israel that they have targeted the home of a second leader, militant leader within the gaza strip. as soon as we know more we'll bring it to you. meantime, let's show you the video of what we do know happened this morning just released by the israeli defense forces. watch that car. that is not a car bomb. that is a targeted air strike by the israeli air force. inside that car is ahmed al gabari. the idf confirming they've killed him, the military leader of hamas. believed to be the m
>> i think, in part, the president wants to get input from them, but mostly this is from obama to the ceos. he's trying to mobilize them and as nick calio just told sue, they can provide cover for republican members to go with the president. he's trying to orchestrate that. >> we'll try to grab some as they come out. john harwood, we'll let you get back into position. >>> breaking news now from michelle caruso-cabrera on the headline that the president may well be asked...
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as did bill clinton with the republican controlled house and republican controlled senate after a more resounding second term victory then president obama. both examples, both of them, illustrate the rare opportunity that divided government presents. president obama can follow suit or he can take the extremist view that both reagan and clinton rejected by founding his nose at the other side and insisting that if republicans are not willing to do things his way he will not do anything at all. if the president is serious, he will follow the lead of president reagan and clinton. if he is really serious, he will put the campaign rhetoric aside, propose a realistic resolution that can pass a republican controlled house and a divided senate, and work to get it done. if the president acts in this spirit, i have no doubt he will have the support of his own party and a willing partner in hours. the american people will criticize of relief knowing not only that we have avoided a crisis, but that washington can feel their interests. unless we act, americans will face a combination of defense cuts
as did bill clinton with the republican controlled house and republican controlled senate after a more resounding second term victory then president obama. both examples, both of them, illustrate the rare opportunity that divided government presents. president obama can follow suit or he can take the extremist view that both reagan and clinton rejected by founding his nose at the other side and insisting that if republicans are not willing to do things his way he will not do anything at all. if...
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and president obama in a feud with republican senators. >>> with his u.n. ambassador under fire, president obama drew a line in the sand today telling reporters that anyone who doesn't trust susan rice's handling of the benghazi attack should go after him, not her. republican senators are doing just that. here to talk about this dust up is the former u.n. ambassador bill richardson. he served during the clinton administration. governor, ambassador, i don't know what to call you anymore. thanks for coming in. >> nice to be with you, wolf. >> i'm going to play this clip, senator mccain, a man you know quite well, and the president arguing over susan rice. >> we will do whatever's necessary to block the nomination that's within our power as far as susan rice is concern. >> if senator mccain and senator graham and others want to go after somebody, they should go after me. and i'm happy to have that discussion with them. but for them to go after the u.n. ambassador who had nothing to do with benghazi and was simply making a presentation based on intelligence tha
and president obama in a feud with republican senators. >>> with his u.n. ambassador under fire, president obama drew a line in the sand today telling reporters that anyone who doesn't trust susan rice's handling of the benghazi attack should go after him, not her. republican senators are doing just that. here to talk about this dust up is the former u.n. ambassador bill richardson. he served during the clinton administration. governor, ambassador, i don't know what to call you...
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senator john mccain is one of several republican lawmakers remanding more information from the obama administration on just what the heck happened in benghazi and around benghazi. he's scheduled to give a news conference at the bottom of the hour and we are going to have measure on that. our dana bash has been doing the best she can to take in all of the information. listen, this is tricky. so many of these stories are interconnected. there is a lot of reporting. not all confirmed, but u maybe just start with this. how has this matter worked out that general petraeus will indeed show up on capitol hill and testify voluntarily? >> well, it started with the senate intelligence chairwoman, dianne feinstein telling us yesterday that that was her desire. in her words, that's a big stone left unturned if petraeus doesn't come up here and tell members of congress what he knew about what went on in benghazi, so that's where it started. then late yesterday, members of the senate intelligence committee met and decided it was imperative to invite him. dianne feinstein told our ted barrett that
senator john mccain is one of several republican lawmakers remanding more information from the obama administration on just what the heck happened in benghazi and around benghazi. he's scheduled to give a news conference at the bottom of the hour and we are going to have measure on that. our dana bash has been doing the best she can to take in all of the information. listen, this is tricky. so many of these stories are interconnected. there is a lot of reporting. not all confirmed, but u maybe...
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does obama have a mandate? you hear paul ryan say no, there's no mandate there. the republicans won the house so they have some kind of mandate. and he addresses that very issue in this op-ed. he said whatever it was -- >> they like a split government not for more squabbling. and i think that is 100% clear. >> wall street after 2008 overwhelmingly supporting obama, they supported romney in the 2012 election. >> right. >> you wonder how much of this is wul street and big business who are now saying we're ready to roll up our sleeves and work with president obama, trying to make nice with him, right? they've got four more years of a democratic -- right? >> remember, we're not such a remarkable points of clarity on a lot of the platforms between obama and romney but one of them was romney said i'll get rid of dodd frank, all this regulation. he was definitely going to be bank and wall street friendly. obama, we know where he stands on that. i think he is a lot less friendly than a lot of people on wall street think he is, but this is definitely the election is over.
does obama have a mandate? you hear paul ryan say no, there's no mandate there. the republicans won the house so they have some kind of mandate. and he addresses that very issue in this op-ed. he said whatever it was -- >> they like a split government not for more squabbling. and i think that is 100% clear. >> wall street after 2008 overwhelmingly supporting obama, they supported romney in the 2012 election. >> right. >> you wonder how much of this is wul street and big...
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good to see you. >> a pleasure. >>> as we reported, president barack obama just lashed out at two republican senators. john mccain and lindsey graham, at his news conference in washington. senators graham and mccain said today that they would block the president's u.n. ambassador susan rice from being confirmed as u.s. secretary of state if she were to be nominated. to that position, so let's listen in. >> if senator mccain and senator graham and others want to go after somebody, they should go after me. and i'm happy to have that discussion with them. but for them to go after the u.n. ambassador who had nothing to do with benghazi and was simply making a presentation based on intelligence she had received, and to besmirch her reputation is outrageous. >> jessica yellin, chief white house correspondent, was there, and, jessica, was its wiit was placid news conference. however, this particular question really seemed to hit a nerve with the president. >> reporter: yes. he got very emotional on this answer. look, the white house feels that in general the attacks on ambassador rice are unfair, e
good to see you. >> a pleasure. >>> as we reported, president barack obama just lashed out at two republican senators. john mccain and lindsey graham, at his news conference in washington. senators graham and mccain said today that they would block the president's u.n. ambassador susan rice from being confirmed as u.s. secretary of state if she were to be nominated. to that position, so let's listen in. >> if senator mccain and senator graham and others want to go after...
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the figure is double the total offered by house republicans during masters debt talks. on tuesday, democrats signaled they would reject republican calls to preserve the bush tax cuts for top earners in exchange for removing deductions. it is unclear if obama will revive his previous willingness to raise the retirement age to 67 and cap benefit hikes under social security. obama and house speaker john boehner are due to begin negotiations friday on averting the so-called fiscal cliff of expiring tax cuts and automatic spending reductions set to take effect at the end of the year. speaking in washington, treasury secretary timothy geithner stressed the urgency of reaching a deal. >> i know the cliff is unattractive. it would cause a lot of damage to the american economy. a careful about those who argue and urge for "let's just extend while we negotiate." it will leave a different source of uncertainty on the table, like what would give the people the incentive to come back and do something tough. >> millions of workers in europe have joined a general strike today protesti
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party, yes, barack obama negotiate d a bad deal a year ago, to roll over and say look, we're going to go with the mandate the president has. >> all right, we'll see. thanks so much. >> thank you. >> we'll bring you the president's news conference later this afternoon. 1:30 eastern time we think, so tune in to cnn for special coverage with wolf blitzer. that begins at 1:00 eastern. [ female announcer ] introducing yoplait greek 100. 100% new. ♪ 100% greek. 100% mmm... ♪ oh wow, that is mmm... ♪ in fact it's so mmm you might not believe it's a hundred calories. well ok then, new yoplait greek 100. it is so good. ♪ at meineke i have options... like oil changes starting at $19.95. my money. my choice. my meineke. the. >>> no stranger to controversy, even pokes fun of himself in this macy's commercial. take a look. >> i'm santa claus. >> let me see for myself. >> oh, go ahead, pull it. >> see, tommy, i told you he was real. >> you also said that about the easter bunny. >> trumps recent twitter ramp e rampage, it went too far. the online petition to have macy's boot trump to yes ove
party, yes, barack obama negotiate d a bad deal a year ago, to roll over and say look, we're going to go with the mandate the president has. >> all right, we'll see. thanks so much. >> thank you. >> we'll bring you the president's news conference later this afternoon. 1:30 eastern time we think, so tune in to cnn for special coverage with wolf blitzer. that begins at 1:00 eastern. [ female announcer ] introducing yoplait greek 100. 100% new. ♪ 100% greek. 100% mmm... ♪ oh...
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we have to take a look at what democrats and republicans can actually find some common ground. plus, who is jill kelly? we have new information about the woman tied to the downfall of america's top spy chief. and -- >> i didn't go to iraq with 60 marines that just wanted to go down and level a city. i went with 60 marines that wanted to improve a city, so why would it stop overseas? >> how one veteran is helping others with his war dance. oh, let me guess --ou see this? more washington gridlock. no, it's worse -- look, our taxes are about to go up. not the taxes on our dividends though, right? that's a big part of our retirement. oh, no, it's dividends, too. the rate on our dividends would more than double. but we depend on our dividends to help pay our bills. we worked hard to save. well, the president and congress have got to work together to stop this dividend tax hike. before it's too late. to volunteer to help those in need. when a twinge of back pain surprises him. morning starts in high spirits, but there's a growing pain in his lower back. as lines grow longer, his pain
we have to take a look at what democrats and republicans can actually find some common ground. plus, who is jill kelly? we have new information about the woman tied to the downfall of america's top spy chief. and -- >> i didn't go to iraq with 60 marines that just wanted to go down and level a city. i went with 60 marines that wanted to improve a city, so why would it stop overseas? >> how one veteran is helping others with his war dance. oh, let me guess --ou see this? more...
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reports today say obama wants 1.6 trillion in new taxes, two times what republicans were offered last year. is this whole negotiation going nowhere? >> cisco not only surprises the street with a beat but says the u.s. enterprise business is showing signs of improvement. >>> and abercrombie silences the shorts. >> the president is scheduled to meet with a dozen ceos this afternoon to hear their concerns about looming tax increases and spending cuts. 73% of participants in a "wall street journal" ceo council conference said the fiscal cliff is their primary concern. goldman chairman and ceo lloyd blankfein talking about the importance of avoiding the fiscal cliff. he writes there's more than a trillion dollars of cash that is sitting on the balance sheets of u.s. nonfinancial companies with certainty about tax rates, companies will increase their capital expenditures currently at anemic levels contributing to a virtuous cycle of jobs and growth." if there was a disagreement as to whether this is becoming a mainstream story. story of "usa today," a giant cliff and inside a chart of how i
reports today say obama wants 1.6 trillion in new taxes, two times what republicans were offered last year. is this whole negotiation going nowhere? >> cisco not only surprises the street with a beat but says the u.s. enterprise business is showing signs of improvement. >>> and abercrombie silences the shorts. >> the president is scheduled to meet with a dozen ceos this afternoon to hear their concerns about looming tax increases and spending cuts. 73% of participants in a...
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meanwhile, president obama held a news conference this afternoon where he responded to republican senators' opposition to u.n. ambassador susan rice and talked about the resignation of c.i.a. david depe trayus. s the president's first news conference since being elected to a second term. >> good afternoon, everybody. please have a seat. i hear you have some questions for me. but let me just make a few remarks at the top and then i'll open it up. first of all, i want to reiterate what i said on friday. right now, our economy is still recovering from a very deep and damaging crisis. so our top priority has to be jobs and growth. we've got to build on the progress that we've made. because this nation succeeds when we've got a growing, thriving middle class. and that's the idea at the core of the plan that i talked about on the campaign trail over the last year resm warding manufacturers and small businesses that create jobs here, not overseas, providing more americans the chance to earn skills that brisse looking for right now. keeping this country at the forefront of research, technology, an
meanwhile, president obama held a news conference this afternoon where he responded to republican senators' opposition to u.n. ambassador susan rice and talked about the resignation of c.i.a. david depe trayus. s the president's first news conference since being elected to a second term. >> good afternoon, everybody. please have a seat. i hear you have some questions for me. but let me just make a few remarks at the top and then i'll open it up. first of all, i want to reiterate what i...